You Brought Me the Ocean #1
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| Writer | Alex Sanchez |
| Artist | Julie Maroh |
| Cover Price | $16.99 |
The New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blue is the Warmest Color, Julie Maroh, and Lambda Award-winning author Alex Sanchez (Rainbow Boys), present a new coming-out romance set against the backdrop of the DC Universe.
Jake Hyde doesn't swim-not since his father drowned. Luckily, he lives in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, which is in the middle of the desert, yet he yearns for the ocean and is determined to leave his hometown for a college on the coast. But his best friend, Maria, wants nothing more than to make a home in the desert, and Jake's mother encourages him to always play it safe.
Yet there's nothing "safe" about Ja
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DC Comics News - Seth Singleton
Jun 10, 2020Discovering who you are is a journey that goes beyond lineage, dreams, or expectations. Jake, Kenny, and Maria are who they should be. Sanchez and Maroh let the characters reveal the course of this story by unearthing their identities. It's a gift to readers. Enjoy it for yourself and then share it with others. Read Full Review
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9.6
Forces Of Geek - Lenny Schwartz
Jun 17, 2020The story is well handled. The LGBT themes are done very well as arevthe themes of misplaced identity. The artwork is perfect as well and really makes the book a stand out. This is another triumph from the DC Ink line. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - Frankie Sciulla
Jun 09, 2020Powerful visuals define this honest story of gay identity within the worlds of DC Comics. It's not only a great book itself, but a representation of what superhero comics can do. Read Full Review
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9.0
But Why Tho? - Nikko Soto
Jun 16, 2020This graphic novel does an incredible job of supporting representation for the LGBTQ community, which correlates with June being Pride Month. Maroh's artwork adds a lot of emotion to the story that elevated the graphic novel to new heights. The writing feels personal, which is something I'm sure many readers will appreciate. Read Full Review
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8.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Jun 15, 2020More a slow-burn teen romance than a superhero comic, You Brought Me the Ocean by Alex Sanchez and Julie Maroh is a groundbreaker for DC's OGN line in more ways than one. Read Full Review
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7.0
Newsarama - C.K. Stewart
Jun 10, 2020You Brought Me The Ocean aims to be a superhero origin story and a queer coming-of-age tale all at once, and trying to balance the narrative needs of both of those winds up with Jake's journey as a teen coming to terms with his sexuality feeling underserved and the start of his journey to understand his genetically engineered (?!!) powers feeling perfunctory. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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1.0
"I'm gay" "no shit" 10/10 writing. I really want to know what qualifies as good art because this book's art is worse than dogshit.
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